Comparison

Apple iPad (11th generation, A16) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S9

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Apple iPad (11th generation, A16)

From $449

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9

From $799

The short verdict

The Apple iPad (11th generation, A16) offers flexible storage options and a wide variety of color choices, making it a versatile entry point for those already in the Apple ecosystem. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 provides a premium 120Hz AMOLED display, included S Pen, and IP68 water resistance, catering to users who prioritize high-end display quality and creative tools. Choose the Apple iPad (11th generation, A16) if you prefer a familiar interface and specific tablet-only configurations, or select the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 if you need more advanced hardware features like expandable memory and faster charging.

AI summary, written from the specifications on this page.

Specifications

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Apple iPad (11th generation, A16)Samsung Galaxy Tab S9

Network

Technology: Wi-Fi only, or Wi-Fi + Cellular (GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G); Wi-Fi only, or Wi-Fi + 5G (region dependent)

Body

Build: Glass front, aluminium back; Armour aluminium frame, Gorilla Glass Victus
SIM: eSIM only (cellular models); Nano-SIM + eSIM (5G model only)
Dimensions: 248.6 x 179.5 x 7.0 mm (9.79 x 7.07 x 0.28 in); 254.3 x 165.8 x 5.9 mm (10.01 x 6.53 x 0.23 in)
Weight: 477 g (16.83 oz) Wi-Fi; 481 g (16.97 oz) cellular; 498 g (17.57 oz), Wi-Fi model
Stylus: Apple Pencil (USB-C) and Apple Pencil (1st gen) supported; S Pen included (magnetic)
Rating: Not listed; IP68 dust/water resistant

Display

Type: Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 60Hz, True Tone, 500 nits, fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating; Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
Size: 10.9 inches; 11.0 inches (~87.4% screen-to-body)
Resolution: 1640 x 2360 pixels, ~4:3 ratio (~264 ppi density); 1600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio (WQXGA)

Platform

OS: iPadOS 18.3.2, upgradable to iPadOS 27; Android 13, upgradable to 15, One UI 7
Chipset: Apple A16; Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
CPU: 5-core; Not listed
GPU: Apple GPU (4-core graphics), 16-core Neural Engine; Adreno 740

Memory

Card slot: No; Yes, microSDXC
Internal: 128GB / 256GB / 512GB, 6GB RAM; 128GB / 256GB, 8GB / 12GB RAM (UFS 3.1)

Main Camera

Single: 12 MP, f/1.8, AF; 13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Features: Smart HDR 4; LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video: 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p, 720p, slo-mo 120/240fps; 2160p (4K)@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Single: 12 MP, f/2.4, landscape (Center Stage); 12 MP, f/2.4, ultrawide
Video: 1080p; 2160p (4K)@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker: Yes, stereo speakers (landscape); Yes, quad speakers, tuned by AKG, Dolby Atmos
3.5mm jack: No; No

Comms

WLAN: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), dual-band, 2x2 MIMO; Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.3, A2DP, LE
Positioning: GPS (cellular models); GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO (5G model)
NFC: No; No
Radio: No; Not listed
USB: USB Type-C 2.0 (480 Mbps), DisplayPort (external display 4K@60Hz); USB Type-C 3.2, OTG

Features

Sensors: Touch ID (top button), accelerometer, gyro, barometer, ambient light sensor; Fingerprint (under display), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Extras: Apple Pencil support; no Apple Intelligence; S Pen included, Samsung DeX

Battery

Type: Li-Po 28.93 Wh (non-removable), up to 10 h (Wi-Fi) / 9 h (cellular); Li-Po 8400 mAh (non-removable)
Charging: 20W wired (USB-C); 45W wired

Misc

Colors: Silver, Blue, Pink, Yellow; Graphite, Beige, Silver
Models: Not listed; SM-X710, SM-X716, SM-X716B

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